Celebrating the life of
Henry Donald Peterson
December 01, 1931 - April 28, 2010
Henry Donald Peterson
Hank, age 78, passed away suddenly at his home on Skidaway Island, Georgia. Born in Peoria, Illinois, Hank grew up in Joliet, Illinois. He graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and obtained degrees in Dentistry and Orthodontics from the University of Illinois. After serving in the Air Force in Germany, Hank and his wife Nancy settled in Joliet where he was a founding member of a successful orthodontic practice, Orthodontic Associates.
Hank retired to Skidaway Island in 1991. Hank led a life well-lived and enjoyed golf, fishing, gardening, furniture and basket making, a good joke and a good bottle of wine. He and Nancy traveled extensively, and particularly enjoyed exploring Italy and France. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather and a true friend to many in both Joliet and Savannah.
Hank is survived by his wife of 52 years, Nancy, and his sons Dave Anne of Newport Beach, California; Eric Tonya of Dallas, Texas; Mike Kara of Alpharetta, Georgia; and his seven grandchildren, Allyssa, Amanda, Avery, Hannah, Harrison, Emily and Owen. He is also survived by his sister, Ida Mae Johnson of Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 8 th, at 11:00 a.m. at Skidaway United Methodist Church in Savannah, Georgia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials on Hank's behalf should be sent "In Memory of Hank Peterson" to either Skidaway United Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, Ga. 31411 or Hospice Savannah Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, Ga. 31416.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Mrs. Peterson, I'm so sorry for your loss. Such an impressive and kind man! I've thought of you both so many times over the years. The Peterson family is in my prayers.
- Janet Foushee, Columbus, OH
Nancy, we enjoyed many years of friendship while Twin Oaks neighbors. Our last memories of Hank were when we acccidentally met in Europe while on the same tour. We extend our deepest sympathy. Paul and Ruth Morimoto
- paul morimoto, joliet, IL
My sincere condolences and deepest sympathy.
- Dr. Donald A. Carollo, Lockport, IL
Thinking of you all and reliving so many happy memories, in Joliet----our gourmet/ seafood nights, HHI and Live Oak Rd.,so many laughs! What a super man---loved him. I will miss him. Love, Sue
- Sue Hutchison, Joliet and HHI, IL
Deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
- David Thornton, Joliet, IL
We send our sincere sympathy to you and your family, Nancy. May your memories and friends lift your spirits in the time ahead. Lynn and Wayne Kassel
- Wayne and Lynn Kassel, Joliet, IL
Our sincere sympathy and thoughts are with you and your family, Nancy Betty and Bob
- Bob & Betty Norman, Savannah, GA
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the entire Peterson family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
- Dan Kelly, Joliet, IL
Dear Nancy, Dave, Eric, and Mike Thank you for the great memories at 3015 twin oaks drive 725-3281! I remember the kindness Hank showed me during numerous hours spent at your house, the Hilton Head trip, the post Thanksgiving day parties, and a warm and lovely family headed by Hank and Nancy. Hank was a role model for me and I remember him with love. Sincerely,grant geissler
- grant geissler md, lake forest, IL
We were so sorry to hesr of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
- sue and john manner, joliet, IL
My thoughts go out to my Aunt Nancy and my cousins, David, Eric & Mike. I have fond childhood memories of our trips to Joliet to see the family and I always remember that Uncle Hank was there for my Dad, Pete his brother when he needed it. I will always appreciate that. God Bless.
- Gehrig Peterson, Chicago, IL
Dear Nancy, Mary and I hold you in our thoughts and prayers. Henry was a great mentor for me and others. He will be missed. Dave Cortopassi
- Dave Cortopassi, Joliet, IL
Nancy, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. It was a pleasure to work for Dr. Peterson for many years. He was truly a kind man. He will be missed.
- Cindy Anderson, Lockport, IL
Nancy my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I have many fond memories of the years that I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Peterson. I can still hear him whistling in the office. He will be greatly missed.
- Cynthia Fischer, Joliet, IL
Nancy, my heart goes out to you and your family. We meet on the Holy Land trip a week or so ago and I meet Hank the day we arrived, thank you for introducing him to me. My love to you and your family. Mary Ann Heaslip 3 Pelham Road #9155
- Mary Ann Heaslip, Savannah, GA
Nancy, we are with you in thoughts. Have been trying to call but haven't had success yet. Our love to you and the boys. There are so many happy Hank memories that are all re-surfacing in our minds. The garden was a special place for Henry's leaving...but he left way too fast.
- Carol and Ed Karner, Marana, AZ
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Mrs. Peterson, I'm so sorry for your loss. Such an impressive and kind man! I've thought of you both so many times over the years. The Peterson family is in my prayers.
- Janet Foushee, Columbus, OH
Nancy, we enjoyed many years of friendship while Twin Oaks neighbors. Our last memories of Hank were when we acccidentally met in Europe while on the same tour. We extend our deepest sympathy. Paul and Ruth Morimoto
- paul morimoto, joliet, IL
My sincere condolences and deepest sympathy.
- Dr. Donald A. Carollo, Lockport, IL
Thinking of you all and reliving so many happy memories, in Joliet----our gourmet/ seafood nights, HHI and Live Oak Rd.,so many laughs! What a super man---loved him. I will miss him. Love, Sue
- Sue Hutchison, Joliet and HHI, IL
Deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
- David Thornton, Joliet, IL
We send our sincere sympathy to you and your family, Nancy. May your memories and friends lift your spirits in the time ahead. Lynn and Wayne Kassel
- Wayne and Lynn Kassel, Joliet, IL
Our sincere sympathy and thoughts are with you and your family, Nancy Betty and Bob
- Bob & Betty Norman, Savannah, GA
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the entire Peterson family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
- Dan Kelly, Joliet, IL
Dear Nancy, Dave, Eric, and Mike Thank you for the great memories at 3015 twin oaks drive 725-3281! I remember the kindness Hank showed me during numerous hours spent at your house, the Hilton Head trip, the post Thanksgiving day parties, and a warm and lovely family headed by Hank and Nancy. Hank was a role model for me and I remember him with love. Sincerely,grant geissler
- grant geissler md, lake forest, IL
We were so sorry to hesr of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
- sue and john manner, joliet, IL
My thoughts go out to my Aunt Nancy and my cousins, David, Eric & Mike. I have fond childhood memories of our trips to Joliet to see the family and I always remember that Uncle Hank was there for my Dad, Pete his brother when he needed it. I will always appreciate that. God Bless.
- Gehrig Peterson, Chicago, IL
Dear Nancy, Mary and I hold you in our thoughts and prayers. Henry was a great mentor for me and others. He will be missed. Dave Cortopassi
- Dave Cortopassi, Joliet, IL
Nancy, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. It was a pleasure to work for Dr. Peterson for many years. He was truly a kind man. He will be missed.
- Cindy Anderson, Lockport, IL
Nancy my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I have many fond memories of the years that I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Peterson. I can still hear him whistling in the office. He will be greatly missed.
- Cynthia Fischer, Joliet, IL
Nancy, my heart goes out to you and your family. We meet on the Holy Land trip a week or so ago and I meet Hank the day we arrived, thank you for introducing him to me. My love to you and your family. Mary Ann Heaslip 3 Pelham Road #9155
- Mary Ann Heaslip, Savannah, GA
Nancy, we are with you in thoughts. Have been trying to call but haven't had success yet. Our love to you and the boys. There are so many happy Hank memories that are all re-surfacing in our minds. The garden was a special place for Henry's leaving...but he left way too fast.
- Carol and Ed Karner, Marana, AZ
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
